Mental Health

Author Posted on January 20, 2021January 21, 2021Categories Feature Stories   Leave a comment on Mental Health

Mental Health Awareness Webinar for Employees TSPI has always been holistic in taking care of both employees and clients. To help employees adapt better to the “new normal”, TSPI produced the “Think Talk”, a Mental Health Awareness Program.  It is a four-week webinar series, which was conducted in October to create awareness about the importance of one’s overall well-being. The practical mental health principles were aligned with biblical principles. All TSPI employees participated in the webinar. “Think Talk” messages and … Continue reading “Mental Health”

TSPI Activity

Author Posted on January 20, 2021January 21, 2021Categories Feature Stories   Leave a comment on TSPI Activity

All TSPI employees were oriented and certified on Covid-19 Health and Safety Protocol Water.org, TSPI’s partner in advocating Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) program, initiated the development of Safety Protocol for Work (SPW) among microfinance institutions (MFIs).  In this process, the guidelines issued by Department of Health (DOH), Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) and Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) which are relevant to MFI operation were consolidated.  TSPI customized the SPW into COVID-19 Health and Safety Protocol for … Continue reading “TSPI Activity”

Gulayan Kabuhayan for Dumagat Farmers

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Gulayan Kabuhayan Project for Dumagat Farmers of Antipolo  The partnership between TSPI and Mt. Purro Nature Reserve Foundation Inc. (MPNR) paved the way for the Gulayan Kabuhayan Project for the indigenous people (Dumagats) of Brgy. San Jose, Antipolo, Rizal. The project is implemented in collaboration with the Dumagat Elders and Chieftains, who endorsed the farmers to the program. Mr. Alberto M. Malvar, founder of MPNR and one of the Dumagat Elders, is also part of the TSPI Board of Trustees.    … Continue reading “Gulayan Kabuhayan for Dumagat Farmers”

Good Samaritan

Author Posted on January 13, 2021January 25, 2021Categories Feature Stories   Leave a comment on Good Samaritan

Good Samaritan Corner   The Joy of Serving in the Midst of the Pandemic! – by Ma. Cristina Oribello, TSPI HR Specialist*   A lot of changes occurred in the midst of the pandemic, such as closure of businesses, loss of jobs and overall decline of the economy.  During this time, I learned and strive to deepen my relationship with Christ and to spread the Good News. It is for this reason and through the prompting of the Holy Spirit … Continue reading “Good Samaritan”

Calamansi Farmers

Author Posted on January 13, 2021January 25, 2021Categories Feature Stories   Leave a comment on Calamansi Farmers

CALAMANSI FARMERS CROSS THE BRIDGE TO PROGRESS  “Maraming salamat po sa lahat ng tumulong sa amin. Tunay po na tulay kayo sa pag-unlad ng mga magsasakang tulad naming. Kayo po ang nagbigay sa amin ng lakas ng loob at tumulong para kami ay magkaroon ng pagkakaisa, pagkakaunawaan at pagbibigayan. Maraming salamat po sa TSPI. “ (Thanks to all who helped us. Indeed you are the bridge to progress for farmers like us. You gave us the confidence and support that … Continue reading “Calamansi Farmers”

TSPI Cares

Author Posted on January 13, 2021January 25, 2021Categories Feature Stories   Leave a comment on TSPI Cares

Caring for TSPI family during COVID-19 Pandemic This first issue of TSPI Newsletter highlights how TSPI cares for its clients, employees and their families amidst the prolonged COVID-19 quarantine period through its contingency program. TSPI is more than grateful for how God has sustained its operations, with a strong UGNAYAN – combined and determined efforts of the field personnel, Support Groups, Senior Management and the Board of Trustees. TSPI is also one with its partners consisting of private and non-government … Continue reading “TSPI Cares”

Urban Gulayan

Author Posted on January 13, 2021January 13, 2021Categories Feature Stories   Leave a comment on Urban Gulayan

TSPI URBAN GULAYAN!   TSPI supports the urban agriculture project of the Department of Agriculture – Bureau of Plant Industry (DA-BPI), which aims to ensure the availability and accessibility of safe and fresh vegetables in the urban areas. The project is under the DA’s “Ahon Lahat, Pagkaing Sapat Kontra sa Covid-19” (ALPAS sa COVID-19) Program.  The project partnership was formed and represented by none other than DA Honorable Secretary William D. Dar along with BPI Director George Y. Culaste and … Continue reading “Urban Gulayan”

FROM ASHES AND HEARTBREAKS TO FASHIONABLE BAGS

Author Posted on November 5, 2018May 29, 2019Categories Feature Stories 1 Comment on FROM ASHES AND HEARTBREAKS TO FASHIONABLE BAGS

Nanay Salve Calvario’s life story is not for the faint of heart. The trials she faced from a very young age until a few years ago are among the most devastating experiences anyone can possibly encounter in their lifetime. But those painful experiences just made Nanay Salve stronger and even more determined to succeed in life. Early on in her interview, Nanay Salve broke down when she recalled her mother’s suicide when she was only four years old. That tragedy … Continue reading “FROM ASHES AND HEARTBREAKS TO FASHIONABLE BAGS”